However, in the spirit of thinking positively, I would like to submit two directors who I believe could do much justice to this story.

1. Alfonso Cuaron.

And if he is not around:

2. Ridley Scott.

Cuaron's work, from Children of Men, to his take on the Potter Universe, to Y Tu Mama Tambien is phenomenal, and he has an excellent understanding of the reality of the fantastic. Scott, a master of the epic, would likely give us, well, something quite epic! I urge PJ, Fran, Philippa and GDT to not go the route of choosing a no-name director that will be puppeted by them. Go with someone brilliant and accomplished.